Why American Cheese Makes the Best (and Easiest) Mac and Cheese | What's Eating Dan?

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Bring water and milk to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.

Add elbow macaroni and reduce heat to medium low, cooking until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often.

Add American cheese and stir until melted, then add mustard and cayenne for flavor.

Off heat, add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Cover the pot and let it stand for 5 minutes to soften the cheddar.

Stir until smooth and season with salt to taste.

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